How I Work Quick Win: How Atlassian’s Dom Price makes 'difficult conversations’ easy
Feb 10, 2025
Dom Price, Work Futurist at Atlassian, shares his expertise on navigating tough workplace discussions. He highlights the power of curiosity and empathy in conversations, encouraging open-ended questions for better understanding. Dom reveals tips to transform difficult talks into constructive feedback opportunities and emphasizes the importance of timing and factual content in performance reviews. Discover how to make challenges less daunting and how to turn them into valuable experiences.
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Reframing Conversations
- Reframe "difficult conversations" as regular conversations.
- This reduces pressure and anxiety surrounding them.
The Power of Labels
- Labeling a conversation "difficult" creates a negative mindset from the start.
- Reframing feedback as a gift, given with good intent, changes the conversation's tone.
Preparing for Conversations
- Check your biases and assumptions before entering a conversation.
- Consider the other person's perspective and potential circumstances.